This is an incredibly powerful and emotional portrait of a child, executed in a very vivid and expressive style. The painting explodes in colour, with the child's face composed of unrealistic but deeply saturated hues such as bright turquoise, deep blue and bright yellow, contrasting sharply with the fiery red background. The eyes are intense and compelling, creating a strong emotional connection with the viewer. The technique is dynamic, with thick, layered paint (impasto) and splashes (splatters) of white and orange, giving the impression of energy and vitality. The work is a celebration of innocence and resilience, a colourful and bold statement that brings warmth, depth and an unmistakable presence to any interior.
 
                                Being born in 1982 in the Favelas of Brazil and growing up in an artistic family of photographers, musicians and journalist I found my love for drawing at an early age. Moving to (Western) Europe at age 26 was a shock and I felt that the climate, culture.. Read more…